A package for shipping a liquid attitude control engine system carrying propellants
By designing a three-layer packaging box with built-in detectors and exhaust fan systems, the hazards of propellant leakage during the transportation of liquid attitude control engine systems were solved, enabling safe and reliable transportation and real-time handling.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENYANG AEROSPACE XINGUANG GRP
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Liquid attitude control engine systems are prone to propellant leakage during transportation, which poses a hazard to operators and the environment. Existing technologies lack effective protection and detection methods.
A three-layer packaging box was designed, which incorporates a propellant concentration detector and an exhaust fan system. It utilizes deionized water to treat leaked propellant, prevents collisions and structural deformation, and enables real-time detection and handling.
It enables reliable propellant fixation and real-time detection, prevents and handles leaks, ensures safe transportation, and is adaptable to different engine systems.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of auxiliary equipment for liquid attitude control engine systems, and more specifically to a packaging box for transporting liquid attitude control engine systems carrying propellant. Background Technology
[0002] Liquid attitude control engine systems provide power for spacecraft orbital transfers and attitude adjustments. The propellant used in these systems is a flammable, explosive, and highly toxic substance. Propellant leakage during transportation, storage, refueling, and testing can directly endanger the health and safety of operators and related personnel, causing equipment damage and environmental hazards. Therefore, the reliability of the packaging for liquid attitude control engine systems transported with propellant, as well as the monitoring and measurement of propellant leakage concentrations during transport, are extremely important.
[0003] Currently, the transportation of liquid attitude control engine systems does not include propellant. Since propellant is a toxic and harmful substance, there are certain requirements for the refueling site. For tests where the test site does not have the conditions for refueling, propellant needs to be refueled first before transporting the system from the refueling site to the test base. During transportation, the liquid attitude control engine system needs to be installed in a stable and reliable packaging box, and the system must be able to detect whether propellant leakage occurs during transportation to avoid danger. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To address at least one deficiency in the prior art, this invention provides a packaging box for transporting a liquid attitude control engine system carrying propellant. This packaging box can stably and reliably fix the liquid attitude control engine system on a mounting frame, effectively preventing collisions and structural deformation of the individual units within the liquid attitude control engine system. The packaging box has a three-layer structure, with an internal propellant concentration detector capable of real-time monitoring for propellant leakage. An exhaust fan is installed on the side of the packaging box, with a hose at the exhaust fan to deliver air from inside the packaging box to a water tank containing deionized water, which can effectively treat leaked propellant to prevent danger.
[0005] The technical solution adopted in this invention is a packaging box for transporting a liquid attitude control engine system carrying propellant, comprising an upper box, a middle box, and a lower box from top to bottom. The middle box includes a latch and a filter screen. The lower box includes a flange, an exhaust fan, bolts, a switch, a handle, a latch, and a grounding post. The middle box is connected to the lower box via the latch. The middle box is connected to the upper box via a hinge and then locked to the upper box via the latch. A concentration detector and a concentration monitoring device shelf are welded to the side of the middle box. The filter screen is installed on the side of the middle box. The lower box is connected to the middle box via the latch and a fixed bracket is connected to the lower box via bolts. An exhaust fan is provided on the side of the lower box. A flexible hose is provided on the outside of the exhaust fan. The flexible hose is connected to the outside of the lower box via a flange and is inserted into a water tank.
[0006] The filter screen and the exhaust fan are positioned diagonally opposite each other.
[0007] The filter screen has a mesh size of 80.
[0008] The exhaust fan is controlled by a switch.
[0009] The bottom of the lower housing is equipped with a grounding post to prevent static electricity.
[0010] The lower part of the fixed bracket is fixed to the lower box body through a U-shaped hole, and the upper part of the fixed bracket is connected to the product through a U-shaped hole.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: the present invention has a simple structure, is stable and reliable, and has strong adjustability and versatility; it can detect the propellant concentration in real time to determine whether a propellant leak has occurred, so as to deal with it; an exhaust fan is installed on one side of the packaging box, and a hose at the exhaust fan can transport the leaked propellant to the water tank, which is filled with deionized water, so as to effectively treat the leaked propellant and prevent danger; the packaging box can suspend the engine nozzle, and the liquid attitude control engine system can be reliably fixed in the packaging box to prevent collision; the fixing bracket is provided with a U-shaped hole, and the position of the fixing bracket can be adjusted for the transportation of different models of liquid attitude control engine systems. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 Packaging box for this invention Figure 1 .
[0013] Figure 2 Packaging box for this invention Figure 2 .
[0014] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the lower housing of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the connection between the lower casing and the water tank in this invention.
[0016] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the intermediate box of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the fixed support of the present invention.
[0018] The markings in the diagram are: 1-Upper box, 2-Middle box, 3-Lower box, 4-Fixed bracket, 5-Concentration detector and detector shelf, 6-Hose, 7-Water tank, 21-Middle lock, 22-Filter screen, 31-Blue plate, 32-Exhaust fan, 33-Bolt, 34-Switch, 35-Handle, 36-Lower lock, 37-Grounding post. Detailed Implementation
[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0020] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the present invention provides a transport packaging box for carrying a propellant liquid attitude control engine system, including an upper box 1, a middle box 2, a lower box 3, a fixing bracket 4, a concentration detector and detector shelf 5, a hose 6, and a water tank 7. The middle box 2 includes a central locking buckle 21 and a filter screen 22. The lower box 3 includes a flange 31, an exhaust fan 32, bolts 33, a switch 34, a handle 35, a lower locking buckle 36, and a grounding post 37. The lower box 3 is connected to the middle box 2 by the lower locking buckle 36 and can be completely disassembled for easy product assembly and disassembly. The middle box 2 is connected to the upper box 1 on one side by a hinge and on the other side by the central locking buckle 21. The upper box 1 can be flipped open for easy inspection. The propellant concentration detector readings are checked. Bolts 33 are pre-embedded at the bottom of the lower housing 3, and the fixing bracket 4 is fixed to the lower housing 3 by bolts 33. The middle housing 2 is equipped with a concentration detector and a detector shelf on its side. The shelf is evenly perforated on each side so that the concentration detector probe can fully contact the air inside the packaging box. The concentration detector has an alarm function. When the propellant concentration inside the packaging box exceeds a certain value, an alarm will be triggered. An exhaust fan 32 is installed on one side of the packaging box, and a filter screen 22 is installed on the opposite side to help the air inside the packaging box circulate. The outside of the exhaust fan 32 is connected to the water tank 7 through a hose 6 to deliver the air inside the packaging box to the water tank 7. If a propellant leak occurs, it can be dealt with in a timely manner.
[0021] An exhaust fan 32 is provided on the side of the lower housing. The exhaust fan 32 is controlled by a switch 34, which has a spark-proof function. A flexible hose 6 is provided on the outside of the exhaust fan 32. The flexible hose 6 is connected to the outside of the lower housing 3 through a flange 31. The flexible hose 6 is inserted into the water tank 7 through a round hole on the side wall of the water tank 7. A grounding post 37 is provided at the bottom of the lower housing 3 to prevent static electricity from damaging the product.
[0022] The middle box 2 is connected to the lower box 3 via the lower central locking buckle 21. The middle box 2 is connected to the upper box 1 via a hinge and can be flipped open. It is locked to the upper box 1 via the upper central locking buckle 21. The concentration detector and concentration monitoring device shelf 5 are welded to the side of the middle box 2. The side of the middle box 2 is fitted with a filter screen 22. The filter screen 22 and the exhaust fan 32 are diagonally opposite each other, which helps the air circulation inside the packaging box. The filter screen has a mesh size of 80 to prevent ants and insects from entering.
[0023] like Figure 5 As shown, the lower part of the fixed bracket 4 is fixed inside the lower housing 3 through a U-shaped hole, and the upper part of the fixed bracket 4 is connected to the product through a U-shaped hole. The U-shaped hole on the fixed bracket 4 is used to adjust the installation position of the fixed bracket 4 and can be used to connect different models of products.
[0024] This invention features a simple, robust, and highly adjustable and versatile structure. It can detect propellant concentration in real time to determine if a leak has occurred, allowing for timely intervention. An exhaust fan 32 is installed on one side of the packaging box, with a hose 6 at the fan to transport leaked propellant to a water tank 7 containing deionized water, effectively treating the leak and preventing potential hazards. The packaging box allows the engine nozzle to be suspended in the air, ensuring the liquid attitude control engine system is reliably secured within the box to prevent collisions. A U-shaped hole on the mounting bracket 4 allows for adjustment of its position for transporting different models of liquid attitude control engine systems.
[0025] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of this invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A packaging box for transporting a liquid attitude control engine system carrying propellant, characterized in that: The system includes an upper housing (1), a middle housing (2), and a lower housing (3) from top to bottom. The middle housing (2) includes a latch (21) and a filter screen (22). The lower housing (3) includes a flange (31), an exhaust fan (32), bolts (33), a switch (34), a handle (35), a latch (36), and a grounding post (37). The middle housing (2) is connected to the lower housing (3) via the latch (21). The middle housing (2) is connected to the upper housing (1) via a hinge and then locked to the upper housing (1) via the latch (21). The system also includes a concentration detector and... The concentration monitor shelf (5) is welded to the side of the intermediate box (2). The filter screen (22) is installed on the side of the intermediate box (2). The lower box (3) is connected to the intermediate box (2) by a buckle (36). The lower box (3) is connected to the fixed bracket (4) by the bolt (33). The side of the lower box (3) is provided with an exhaust fan (32). The outside of the exhaust fan (32) is provided with a hose (6). The hose (6) is connected to the outside of the lower box (3) by a flange (31). The hose (6) is inserted into the water tank (7).
2. The packaging box for transporting a liquid attitude control engine system carrying propellant according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter screen (22) and the exhaust fan (32) are diagonally opposite each other.
3. The packaging box for transporting a liquid attitude control engine system carrying propellant according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter screen (22) has a mesh size of 80.
4. The packaging box for transporting a liquid attitude control engine system carrying propellant according to claim 1, characterized in that: The exhaust fan (32) is controlled by a switch (34).
5. A packaging box for transporting a liquid attitude control engine system carrying propellant according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the lower housing (3) is provided with a grounding post (37) to prevent static electricity.
6. The packaging box for transporting a liquid attitude control engine system carrying propellant according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower part of the fixed bracket (4) is fixed inside the lower box (3) through a U-shaped hole, and the upper part of the fixed bracket (4) is connected to the product through a U-shaped hole.